Patriotic clothing and accessories abounded      July 4, 2008 by Bruce

Mayor Yvonne Parks emitting positive energy! (Okay, I admit I had some help from Photoshop!) 7/4/08 - Bruce

Is that an angel in the fireworks?   Photo by Bruce Montgomery, July 4, 2008

Waiting for the fireworks to begin    Photo by Bruce Montgomery, July 4, 2008

Cooling off in mister fan, July 4, 2008 - Photo by Bruce Montgomery

Chillin' out at the park waiting for the fireworks to begin   July 4, 2008 - Photo by Bruce Montgomery

Young girl enjoying a snack with her family      July 4, 2008   Photo by Bruce Montgomery

Say "AH!"     July 4, 2008  Photo by Bruce Montgomery

Crowd is gathering by 7:30 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:00 p.m.  July 4, 2008  Photo by Bruce Montgomery

Mother and child at the park   July 4, 2008    Photo by Bruce Montgomery

Fireworks Spectacular   July 4, 2008   Photo by Bruce Montgomery

Mingling with friends was half the fun    July 4, 2008   Photo by Bruce Montgomery

Friends from church enjoying the outing   July 4, 2008   Photo by Bruce

Who doesn't love puppies?  Maya does!   July 4, 2008   Photo by Bruce

Having fun tossing the ball back and forth  July 4, 2008   Photo by Bruce Montgomery

Friends having fun at the park -  July 4, 2008  Photo by Bruce Montgomery

Jonathan S. after face painting    July 4, 2008  Photo by Bruce

Family and friends enjoying a picnic in the park   July 4, 2008   Photo by Bruce Montgomery

Mother and child people watching     July 4, 2008   Photo by Bruce Montgomery

Riverside County Fire Department beautifully restored pumper   July 4, 2008  Photo  by Bruce Montgomery

Lots of public servants on hand - fire, paramedics, police, etc. to make sure all were safe while having fun

July 4, 2008  Photo by Bruce Montgomery

Kids having fun playing with large light sticks    July 4, 2008  Photo by Bruce Montgomery

You had to bring your own seating for the fireworks    July 4, 2008    Photo by Bruce

Maria, Ashley and Otto - more friends from Grace Church    July 4, 2008   Photo by Bruce Montgomery

Enjoying time with family on a beatiful warm evening in DHS  July 4, 2008   Photo by Bruce Montgomery

Flags mounted on firetruck hood - long may freedom reign!   July 4, 2008  Photo by Bruce Montgomery

Fire and smoke in the sky  July 4, 2008    Photo by Bruce Montgomery

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